Mommy Moguls

These marvelous mothers don't stick to just singing and acting. They've put their business sense to the test by launching celebrity clothing lines, celebrity perfumes, and more.

Hectic performing and family schedules can't keep some famous parents from starting serious ventures. For instance, Fashion Star mentor and mom Jessica Simpson went nude for her ELLE magazine cover during her pregnancy, but she's now hoping to cover others' baby bumps with a line of maternity clothes. Her first collection arrived in Destination Maternity stores in fall 2012, and these duds have a chic flair to them — sleek leggings, flowy, textured tops, and vibrant colored knits. But this parent-by-design isn't the only mommy mogul. Check out who else has launched fashion collections, celebrity perfumes, and even baby booties.

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Nicole Richie

Jessica's fellow Fashion Star mentor previously created a maternity wear collection, but she's not done designing yet. She launched a limited-edition line of affordable contemporary women's clothes for Macy's in September 2012. Nicole's collection was '70s-inspired and showed her love for free-spirit, bohemian-chic style — mixing retro-inspired prints, vivid colors, and textures. Already under her glamorous belt: a jewelry line, called House of Harlow 1960, and a women's wear line, called Winter Kate. Both names are homages to her mini-me, daughter Harlow Winter Kate. Only time will tell if her son, Sparrow James Midnight, will inspire her next project.

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Beyonce

Motherhood isn't slowing down this savvy businesswoman, either. Having already released celebrity perfumes like Heat and Heat Rush, Blue Ivy's mommy maven is once again making scents. She debuted Beyoncé Pulse Summer Edition in 2012, a fruitier version of 2011's Pulse fragrance (which she promoted throughout her pregnancy). And her successful celebrity clothing line, House of Deréon, a joint venture with her fashionista mama, Tina Knowles, launched a Fall/Winter 2012 collection — full of draped skirts, animal prints, and bold-colored, structured blazers. Who starred in the sultry ads for the latest looks? None other than an expecting Mrs. Jay-Z. Beyoncé also launched a 2012 bedding collection in the House of Deréon name — perhaps a nursery line will follow!

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Ivanka Trump

The Donald seems to have passed on his business acumen to his eldest daughter. After his pretty progeny appeared on Daddy's TV show, Apprentice, she became the brains behind an upscale women's clothing, handbag, and shoe line sold at the department store chain, Lord & Taylor. Though this isn't her first foray into retail — she previously lent her name and design sense to bridal jewelry and shoes — it's her premiere post-baby project. She's still a toddler, but it's a sure bet that Ivanka's little Arabella will grow up to be Mom's mini magnate — or Grandpa's pint-size apprentice.

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Jessica Alba

Not every celebrity mom cares to come out with a clothing line. This lovely Latina actually went the disposable diaper route! After reading a book during pregnancy about the toxic chemicals in baby products, this green celebrity parent sought to create eco-friendly nappies that are safer for sensitive bums. Now that she’s mom to preschooler Honor and baby Haven, the Honest Company has grown to deliver nontoxic baby hair and skin products, detergents, wipes, household cleaning products, and more, all on a subscription basis. Not surprisingly, the stylish actress sees to it that her wares are as fashionable as they are functional.

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Alicia Silverstone

The environment was also on the mind of earth mama Alicia when she founded EcoTools, a line of cruelty-free makeup brushes, sponges and bags, back in 2008. She’s continued to update the line, even after giving birth to her baby boy, Bear Blu, but in spring 2012, she took responsible beauty one step further. The Kind Diet author partnered with Juice Beauty on a collection of vegan, organic cosmetics and skincare products, all in recyclable packages made from 95 percent recycled materials. With the beauty industry keeping her busy, don’t hold your breath for a line of pre-chewed foods for babies.

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Madonna

The pop princess is a true mommy mogul. She helped her teen daughter, Lourdes, launch Material Girl, a juniors' clothing line at Macy's, back in 2010. The mom of four went out on her own with a perfume called Truth or Dare, the same name as her scandalous 1991 documentary of her Blond Ambition concert tour. And scandal surrounded the 2012 launch of the eponymous fragrance: TV network ABC refused to air the racy commercials starring a scantily clad Madonna. It turns out the origins of the scent are actually quite innocent — Madge's earliest memories are of her mom's perfume.

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Snooki

Even before her mini meatball, baby Enzo, arrived, the Jersey Shore star started working on a collection of baby booties, similar to the adult-size fuzzy slippers she made famous on her reality show. Her tiny tan tot arrived in late August 2012, and her itsy bitsy footwear should follow later in the fall. The first-time mom-to-be is also planning to expand her existing line of comfy kicks for grown-ups that same season. No word yet on whether she'll do baby-friendly versions of her other products, which include handbags, perfume, and sunglasses. Odds are, she won't bother baby-fying her Snooki-brand indoor tanning lotion!

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